Senior Quantity Surveyor - Design Recruiting Company: Red Sky Personnel, on behalf of a global Tier 1 main contractor
Project Location: Euston Station, HS2 project
Job Overview:
As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the cost and contract management aspects of the design phase of a major infrastructure project. This role will focus on ensuring financial targets are met and contractual obligations are maintained while guiding the project through its design and pre-construction phases. Your expertise in design-related commercial management will be crucial for the successful delivery of this high-profile project.
Key Responsibilities: Administer contractual terms and conditions for design consultants and contractors.Manage and oversee incentivisation arrangements for design partners where applicable.Evaluate Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and compensation events related to the design phase.Provide cash flow forecasts for design-related costs and report on expenditures.Oversee the change management process, ensuring design changes are cost-assessed and risks are evaluated.Produce monthly consolidated cost and expenditure reports specific to design deliverables.Handle contractor and design consultant claims, including adjudications and recommendations for settlement.Manage the finalisation of design consultant accounts and assist with contract close-outs.Review and administer consultant, supplier, or contractor instructions related to design changes.Conduct audits of design costs and ensure proper management of financial contingencies.Oversee the management of design risk allowances and ensure alignment with project timelines.Assist in the preparation of tender documentation for the design phase and subsequent contractor engagement.Support the cost analysis of design bid returns and oversee open-book tender returns.Ensure design-related payments are processed efficiently and in accordance with contracts.Assist in identifying cost implications for any design changes and support the change control process.Prepare final accounts for design consultants and contractors involved in the design phase.Technical Skills and Competencies: Proven experience in managing commercial aspects of large-scale design projects.Expertise in NEC Contracts, particularly regarding design and pre-construction phases.Proficiency in IT applications related to cost and commercial control in the design environment.Strong knowledge of change management in the design phase of major projects.Behavioral Competencies: Strong leadership and team management skills, particularly in a design-focused environment.Ability to see both the strategic and detailed aspects of design and cost management.Confident in presenting design and commercial updates to senior management.Qualifications and Experience: Extensive experience in commercial management of large-scale design projects (£100M+).RICS or similar formal qualification, or proven equivalent experience in managing design-focused commercial activities.This position provides an exciting opportunity to be part of the design and development phase of a major infrastructure project, contributing to one of the most high-profile projects in the UK.
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